Pirates snap losing streak with win over Reedley

PORTERVILLE – Jazlynne Medrano scored a team-high 19 points while Jenna Holder posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds to help lead Porterville College to a 78-58 Central Valley Conference victory over visiting Reedley College on Saturday.

The win snapped a four-game losing streak and improved the Pirates to 6-14 overall and 1-4 in conference play.

PC led 37-25 at halftime and blew the game open by scoring 27 points in the third quarter. Porterville got numerous contributions in the win.

Medrano added 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists, and 2 blocks to her impressive all-around night. Mariah Castanon totaled 15 points, and Kaija Ambriz had 7 points and 10 rebounds.

Off the bench, Assyria Murrietta chipped in with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Davina Lopez contributed 6 points and 9 boards.

The Pirates will look to keep the momentum going on Wednesday (Jan. 25) when they travel to Taft College for a 6 p.m. conference game.